Mwalala: FKF Shield a top priority for Bandari

Bandari FC players line-up against Mt. Kenya FC during their SportPesa Premier League match at Afraha stadium in Nakuru on January 12,2019. Photo/Vincent Ooro/Sportpicha/Citizen

In Summary

Bandari head coach Bernard Mwalala has said his team will channel their energies in claiming the Shield rather than the Kenya Premier League.

Speaking after they bundled out Western Stima 4-1 to storm to the semi finals of the Cup competition, Mwalala said winning the Shield is the "short cut" in representing Kenya in the continental tournament as the league looks more competitive.

Bandari head coach Bernard Mwalala has said his team will channel their energies in claiming the Shield rather than the Kenya Premier League.

Speaking after they bundled out Western Stima 4-1 to storm to the semi finals of the Cup competition, Mwalala said winning the Shield is the “short cut” in representing Kenya in the continental tournament as the league looks more competitive.

“We will put all our energy in this cup as we look to represent Kenya in the Confederation Cup as it looks more viable compared to the league,” said Mwalala.

Bandari are drawn against against Coastal division side SS Assad in the first semi final and Mwalala assured that they will face them with full force so as to avoid an upset as it has been witnessed in the early stages.

“We will face them with full force, just like with other team and finish the game early,”he reckoned.

The Shield semis are scheduled for May 12 as defending champions Kariobangi Sharks aim their attack on KCB in another semis tie.